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Abstellraum

utility room

noun AHP-shtel-rowm Rare

Also means

storage room

Usage Note

Abstellraum is a larger storage space than an Abstellkammer, often in the basement. Rental listings abbreviate it as AR in the floor-plan description, alongside rooms like WC and Flur.

Examples

"Die Waschmaschine steht im Abstellraum neben der Küche."

Natural Translation

The washing machine stands in the utility room next to the kitchen.

Literal Translation

The washing-machine stands in-the storage-room next-to the kitchen.

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